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Does Azithromycin For Infection Cause Delay In Periods?
Question: Hi I have taken azitromycin 4 days before my period due date.but till now no sign of getting periods and I am getting gas problem too . Before taking azitromycin my would be touches deep my vagina with his hand after rubbing his pennies. Is that causes pregnancy. Please suggest
Brief Answer:
Azithromycin does not cause delayed periods
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infections. It does not affect periods in any way. Mild gas problem can be due to taking azithromycin and this will disappear as soon you stop the medication.
The commonest cause of not getting periods is stress induced anxiety. Periods are delayed because of worrying and that might be the cause for delay in your periods too.
However, also please keep in mind that if your would be has semen in his hand after rubbing his penis and then touched deep inside your vagina then probability of pregnancy cannot be ruled out.
Please wait for 15 days from when he put his hand inside your vagina and if you have still not got the periods then please do home pregnancy test. If positive then consult your doctors.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Azithromycin does not cause delayed periods
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infections. It does not affect periods in any way. Mild gas problem can be due to taking azithromycin and this will disappear as soon you stop the medication.
The commonest cause of not getting periods is stress induced anxiety. Periods are delayed because of worrying and that might be the cause for delay in your periods too.
However, also please keep in mind that if your would be has semen in his hand after rubbing his penis and then touched deep inside your vagina then probability of pregnancy cannot be ruled out.
Please wait for 15 days from when he put his hand inside your vagina and if you have still not got the periods then please do home pregnancy test. If positive then consult your doctors.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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